Peter Alliss Boeken

The voice of golf, offers his insights and reminiscences of all golf's big names.

A Golfer's Travels with Peter Alliss takes us on a spectacular tour around the world. From the wilds of Northern Scotland through the arid deserts of Arizona to the mountains of South Africa and beyond, Alliss invites world-famous celebrities to join him on courses set in exotic locations.HRH The Duke of York partners him at Royal Dornoch, actor Gene Hackman takes his clubs to New Mexico and former President F W de Klerk demonstrates his competitiveness in South Africa. The American rock band Hootie and the Blowfish swing through Hawaii and Dame Kiri te Kanawa puts down her clubs to help deliver the post on the little Loch Lomond mail boat.The book also takes us beyond the game itself and its great courses as Peter Alliss and James Mossop interview and observe their guests, and the celebrities reveal a rarely seen side of themselves, often with passion and humour. Politics, culture and history are frequently interwoven, with the Duke of York talking at length about his fascination with the ancient game and former astronaut Admiral Alan Shepard giving a colourful account of that moment when he stood on the moon and looked back at planet Earth.

This is a comprehensive guide to the game of golf for the intermediate golfer. Starting with the basics of the set-up and swing, it moves on to the mechanics of striking the ball and learning the arts of chipping and putting. Experts of Golf World magazine, John Jacobs, Ken Adwick, Ian Connelly, Alan Fine and Beverly Lewis, describe how to analyze your game, both out on the course and on the practice ground. For competition golfers, they provide some useful tips on developing matchplay tactics and how to think your way round a golf course.

Words and pictures are employed by Peter Allis to trace the development of the game which has frustrated and fascinated players at every level for several hundred years.

Peter Alliss was a monumental figure in golf, his voice resonating with anyone who has engaged with the sport. This book captures his vivid recollections of a life well lived, reflecting on a unique career in sport and media that is unlikely to be repeated. Readers can enjoy Peter's signature storytelling as he shares sharp and humorous observations from various aspects of life, seamlessly returning to the topic of golf. His remarkable memory for names and places from the past remained intact, even as he grappled with certain complexities of modern life that puzzled him. This struggle is relatable for anyone who has pondered their purpose as they age. Grateful for the opportunity to earn a living through his 'ramblings,' Peter was keenly aware of his talent for finding just the right words while improvising on television. He believed that sometimes, silence speaks louder than words, a conviction that set him apart in the evolving landscape of broadcasting. Though he has passed, the spirit of kindness and authenticity that defined his life continues to resonate with many.

Vivian Saunders, a former British ladies' open champion, has a record of producing national champions and successful international teams. She understands the game and the special problems that women beginners find most troublesome. The sections on grip, stance and swing make up the authoritative written document on preparing a woman beginner for the game of golf. The book then takes the reader right through to advanced techniques with ideas and advice for players of championship standard. Vivian Saunders is currently the national coach to the English Ladies Golf Association and in 1987 she received the award as Britain's top woman sports coach. She is a graduate psychologist and she has applied clear analytical thinking to golf instruction.

In The Golf Handbook , golf pro Vivien Saunders starts by teaching the basic stance, grip, and swing that first-time players need in order to enjoy the game. The instruction progresses as the golfer's skill level does, and every shot on the course from the drive to the sand wedge, from putting to hitting out of the rough is taught in detail. The Golf Handbook 's clear diagrams and easy-to-use tips make it the ideal guide for any player, from weekend duffer to low handicapper. But The Golf Handbook isn't just about technique; it also addresses key questions about tactical play, fitness, and equipment. Plus, it's a great read, with sections on the history of golf, the greatest players of the game, and the famous courses where every golfer dreams of testing his or her skill, made complete with photographs.

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